Tu B’Av
Open your heart. Tu B’Av is an ancient matchmaking holiday, revived in recent years as a celebration of love and friendship.
Today, Tu B’Av is an opportunity to bring more love into our self-awareness, our simple interactions with others, and our significant relationships. The world can use as much love as we can give. At the JCCSF, one of our core values is re-ut, friendship. We delight in the many ways to express love in our relationships and in our community.
Tu B’Av begins at sunset, July 28 // Observed July 29, 2026
Schedule
August 2026
Jewish Life
Rikud By The Bay Israeli Dance
Date
Tuesday, August 18
Time
6:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Join Rikud By The Bay for an all-level Israeli folk dance night with choreographer Tovael Hagai.
Jewish Life
Shofar Shout-Out
Date
Wednesday, August 19
Time
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Each Wednesday during Elul, drop by the atrium to hear the shofar blasts that wake up the soul and welcome the Jewish ...
Jewish Life
Twist of Tradition: Hands-On Challah
Date
Friday, August 21
Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Braid your own challah to take home and bake, filling your kitchen with the comforting aroma of tradition and joy.
Jewish Life
Shofar Shout-Out
Date
Wednesday, August 26
Time
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Each Wednesday during Elul, drop by the atrium to hear the shofar blasts that wake up the soul and welcome the Jewish ...
Jewish Life
High Holidays Community Food Drive
Date
Sunday, August 30 – Wednesday, September 30
Time
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Help us fill the JFCS food bank for those in need. Donations graciously accepted in the JCCSF lobby.
Jewish Life
Sweet Beginnings: Rosh Hashanah Family Festival
Date
Sunday, August 30
Time
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Bring in the Jewish New Year with shofar blasts, drum circles, Rosh Hashanah crafts, sweet treats and holiday rituals ...
September 2026
Jewish Life
Shofar Shout-Out
Date
Wednesday, September 2
Time
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Each Wednesday during Elul, drop by the atrium to hear the shofar blasts that wake up the soul and welcome the Jewish ...
Jewish Life
The I & Thou Phone: Your Direct Line to the Divine
Date
Wednesday, September 9 – Wednesday, September 23
Time
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Step into Samantha Grant's art installation, where a vintage phone booth prompts honest conversation with the Divine, ...
Jewish Life
Shofar Shout-Out
Date
Wednesday, September 9
Time
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Each Wednesday during Elul, drop by the atrium to hear the shofar blasts that wake up the soul and welcome the Jewish ...
Arts & Ideas
60+ Jewish New Year Luncheon: Reflect & Renew
Date
Wednesday, September 9
Time
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome the Jewish New Year surrounded by community, connection, and celebration. Enjoy a delicious holiday luncheon as ...
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